Leader of a fentanyl trafficking operation, Estarlin Ortiz-Alcantara, was sentenced to 10 years in Boston for distribution activities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Ed Sheeran launches a pop-up bar in Ipswich, MA, named "The Old Phone," where fans can drink, meet him, and potentially appear in his music video. Entry requires an old phone memory and is very limited.

Beverly Police arrested a New Jersey man, Andrew Arias-Peguero, wanted for attempted murder, demonstrating strong inter-state law enforcement collaboration.

Children from the Leahy Holloran Center attended the World Figure Skating Championship with Boston police officers, thanks to a donation from MeetBoston.

A man in Leominster, Hector Eduardo Arias Mejia, pled guilty to passport fraud and identity theft after impersonating a Puerto Rican resident to obtain a U.S. passport and benefits.

Cambridge Police are investigating a shooting at Main and Windsor Streets that left one injured and hospitalized.

Boston faces traffic disruptions due to events and construction, with road closures, parking restrictions, and MBTA Red Line closures from JFK/UMass to Ashmont/Mattapan impacting travel.

Governor Healey welcomed Japanese Consul General Takahashi to discuss strengthening Massachusetts-Japan ties in trade, cultural exchange, and education.

An extensive search for 83-year-old Michele Sperling in Middleborough ended tragically as she was found deceased in a shallow woodland water body. No foul play is suspected, and an investigation is underway.

The Boston area is experiencing mild weather today with expected cooler, wetter conditions ahead, including a risk of elevated fire weather on Friday, as per NWS and Boston 25 News reports.

Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX World Tour will include an August 25 performance at Fenway Park, with ticket presales beginning April 1. The tour will feature hits from his 20-year career.

Boston Police Department officers read to students at Blackstone School, aiming to enhance community relations while promoting literacy and education.

A young man suffered life-threatening injuries in a head-on collision involving his sedan and a boom truck in Brockton. The crash prompted a road closure for investigation.